History of Peter Angelos in Timeline
Peter George Angelos, an American trial lawyer and baseball executive from Baltimore, Maryland, was the majority owner of the Baltimore Orioles, a Major League Baseball team in the American League, from 1993 until his death.
July 4, 1929: Birth of Peter Angelos
Peter George Angelos (born George Angelos) was born on July 4, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland.
1958: Peter Angelos Runs for Maryland Senate
Peter Angelos began his political career with an unsuccessful run for Maryland Senate in 1958.
1959: Peter Angelos Elected to Baltimore City Council
Peter Angelos served on the Baltimore City Council from 1959 to 1963.
1960: Peter Angelos Graduates Law School
Peter Angelos graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 1960 and was named class valedictorian.
1961: Peter Angelos Passes the Bar and Opens Law Office
Peter Angelos passed the bar in 1961 and opened a law office specializing in product-liability cases.
1963: Peter Angelos Leaves Baltimore City Council
Peter Angelos' term on the Baltimore City Council ended in 1963.
1966: Angelos Marries Georgia Kousouris
Peter Angelos married Georgia Kousouris in 1966.
1967: Peter Angelos Runs for Mayor of Baltimore
Peter Angelos ran for mayor of Baltimore on the city's first interracial ticket in 1967 but lost to Thomas D'Alesandro III.
1967: Peter Angelos Runs for Democratic Nomination in Baltimore Mayoral Election
Peter Angelos ran for the Democratic nomination in the 1967 Baltimore mayoral election but lost to D'Alesandro.
1992: Peter Angelos Wins Asbestos Poisoning Suit
In 1992, Peter Angelos won a consolidated-action asbestos poisoning suit on behalf of approximately 8,700 workers.
October 4, 1993: Peter Angelos Purchases the Baltimore Orioles
On October 4, 1993, Peter Angelos purchased the Baltimore Orioles for $173 million, the highest price paid for a sports franchise at that time.
1993: Peter Angelos Becomes Majority Owner of the Baltimore Orioles
In 1993, Peter Angelos became the majority owner of the Baltimore Orioles, a Major League Baseball team in the American League.
December 1994: Peter Angelos Dissents Against Salary Cap
In December 1994, when MLB owners voted to impose a salary cap, Peter Angelos was one of three dissenters to the arrangement.
1994: Peter Angelos' Stance During MLB Strike
Peter Angelos' stance during the 1994 baseball strike was popular with fans.
1994: Peter Angelos Signs High-Priced Free Agents
Under Peter Angelos' direction, the Orioles signed four high-priced free agents in 1994: Rafael Palmeiro, Sid Fernandez, Chris Sabo, and Lee Smith.
1995: Angelos Receives Golden Plate Award
In 1995, Peter Angelos received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement. The award was presented by Awards Council member Tom Clancy.
1995: Peter Angelos Hailed as Champion of the Worker
In 1995, Peter Angelos was hailed as a champion of the worker for his stance against replacement players during the MLB strike.
1995: Peter Angelos Refuses to Field Replacement Players During MLB Strike
Peter Angelos refused to field replacement players during the 1994-95 MLB strike should it last into the 1995 season.
March 1996: Peter Angelos Represents Maryland in Tobacco Lawsuit
In March 1996, Maryland hired Peter Angelos to represent the state in its suit against tobacco companies.
1996: Peter Angelos Purchases One Charles Center Building
In 1996, Peter Angelos purchased the historic One Charles Center building in downtown Baltimore.
1996: Angelos Awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor
In 1996, Peter Angelos was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
1997: Angelos Hosts Achievement Summit
Peter Angelos hosted the American Academy of Achievement Summit in Baltimore in 1997.
1998: Angelos Purchases Ross Valley Farm
Peter Angelos, a known enthusiast of Thoroughbred horses, purchased the 237-acre Ross Valley Farm in Baltimore County in 1998.
1998: Angelos Named "Marylander of the Year"
The Baltimore Sun named Peter Angelos "Marylander of the Year" in 1998, citing his professional achievements and contributions to the city and region.
1999: John Angelos Becomes Executive Vice President of Orioles
John Angelos, son of Peter Angelos, began serving as executive vice president of the Baltimore Orioles in 1999.
1999: Orioles Play Exhibition Series Against Cuban National Team
Peter Angelos arranged for a two-game exhibition series between the Orioles and the Cuban national baseball team in 1999, with one game in Havana and one in Baltimore.
2000: Controversy Over Orioles' Signing Policy of Cuban Players
In 2000, controversy arose over the Orioles' alleged practice of not signing players who had defected from Cuba, which was attributed to Peter Angelos' desire to avoid disrespecting the Cuban government.
2007: Peter Angelos Hires Andy MacPhail
Peter Angelos' decision to hire Andy MacPhail as the Orioles' general manager and president of baseball operations in 2007 was met with general approval.
2008: Angelos Pledges $5 Million to University of Baltimore
Peter Angelos, a major supporter of the University of Baltimore, pledged $5 million to the school in 2008.
May 2009: Sports Illustrated Rates Angelos as Worst Owner in MLB
In May 2009, a Sports Illustrated article rated Peter Angelos as the worst owner in Major League Baseball, based largely on the team's performance on the field. However, Brady Anderson, a member of the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame, defended Angelos in an op-ed, arguing that he deserved to be among the best owners in baseball.
2010: Angelos Donates $10 Million to University of Baltimore
In 2010, Peter Angelos donated $10 million to the University of Baltimore, according to The Baltimore Sun. He also anonymously donated $300,000 to keep Baltimore city pools open during the hot summer of 2010.
2013: Angelos Donates $15 Million for Law Center Construction
In 2013, Angelos contributed $15 million towards the building of the John and Frances Angelos Law Center.
2015: Angelos' Horse "Showalter" Wins Maiden Race
In 2015, a two-year-old gelding named "Showalter", owned by Peter Angelos and named in honor of Orioles manager Buck Showalter, won his first race at Laurel Park.
2016: Angelos Inducted into Baltimore Sun's Hall of Fame
In 2016, The Baltimore Sun inducted Peter Angelos into its Business and Civic Hall of Fame in recognition of his lifelong philanthropic work.
2016: Peter Angelos Donates to Draft Biden Super PAC
Peter Angelos donated $272,000 to the Draft Biden Super PAC in 2016.
February 2019: MLB Instructs Orioles on Team Control
In February 2019, Major League Baseball instructed the Baltimore Orioles to inform the league by June who was in control of the team, as Peter Angelos' health was declining.
October 2019: John Angelos Rejects Relocation Rumors
In October 2019, John Angelos publicly stated that neither he nor his father had plans to move the Orioles out of Baltimore, refuting rumors about a potential relocation.
2019: Peter Angelos' Law Firm Expands
As of 2019, Peter Angelos' law firm had expanded to have offices in multiple states.
November 2020: John Angelos Approved as Orioles' Control Person
John P. Angelos, son of Peter Angelos and vice president of the Orioles, was approved by MLB as the team's new control person in November 2020.
January 30, 2024: Angelos Agrees to Sell Orioles
On January 30, 2024, Peter Angelos agreed to sell the Baltimore Orioles to a group led by David Rubenstein for $1.725 billion. The deal included New York investor Michael Arougheti and Cal Ripken Jr.
March 23, 2024: Death of Peter Angelos
Peter Angelos passed away on March 23, 2024.
